[r9etb]

The new engine has both a front fan case and fan blades made of composites, which provide for greater engine durability, weight reduction and lower operating costs.

Interesting. I wonder how those blades will react to the "ingest a goose" test.

[Young Werther]

A new VERSA cockpit annunciation system, similar to previous version which date back to the B-47 and B-52 and B-58 will say:

"Pass the Pate!"

[domenad]

Man, I wish we had a test like that in the bridge industry. Best we get is a bridge setting down on top of a pigeon here and there.

[COEXERJ145]

The engine will be tested by firing dead birds into it. It's actually a pretty neat test to witness.

Also, composite fan blades aren't new. The GE90 series of engines also use them and have for over a decade now.